I've spent almost all of my life with highly intelligent men. They're not
like other men. Their spirit is great and stimulating. They hate strife;
indeed they reject it. Their inventive gifts are boundless. They demand
devotion and obedience. And a sense of humor. I happily gave all of this.
I was lucky to be chosen and clever enough to understand them.
-- Marlene Dietrich, on her friendship with Ernest Hemingway
Heritage staffers walk out amid latest strife at MAGA institution (Washington Post)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/12/22/heritage-walkout-antisemitism/
http://www.memeorandum.com/251222/p67#a251222p67
Sonnet 075 - LXXV
So are you to my thoughts as food to life,
Or as sweet-season'd showers are to the ground;
And for the peace of you I hold such strife
As 'twixt a miser and his wealth is found.
Now proud as an enjoyer, and anon
Doubting the filching age will steal his treasure;
Now counting best to be with you alone,
Then better'd that the world may see my pleasure:
Sometime all full with feasting on your sight,
And by…